Watch: DIY Sunset Hair Color Style From Home

Spring is here, which means days are getting longer, temps are getting warmer, and one sun-kissed hair color trend is rising *or perhaps setting* for bold, adventurous, and trendsetters. Sunset hair color is in, and it’s here to stay, giving us a glimmer of springtime, summery hues that blend to create gorgeous hair color inspo.

The sun may be setting on winter, but this trend is going nowhere. Take inspiration from the sunset for your next hair color. Watch hair stylist @jessicaphillips_hair combine a clash of striking colors for one of her boldest clients, creating an awe-inspiring sunset look that melts together beautifully.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

- Two mixing brushes and two mixing bowls (check out the oVertone Color Mixing Bowl and Brush Kit)

- Extreme Magenta, Extreme Yellow, Pastel Pink, The Remedy

SPLIT OPEN AND MELT

STEP 01: Mix your colors. For the custom magenta color, @jessicaphillips_hair added 1 part Extreme Magenta and 1 part Pastel Pink to the first mixing bowl. She added 1 part Extreme Magenta, 1 part The Remedy (to dilute), and a small scoop of Extreme Yellow to a separate mixing bowl for the custom peach color.

STEP 02: On clean, dry hair, section hair into the different color-blocked areas and begin to add color.

STEP 03: Apply Extreme Magenta to small sections of hair framing the face to create a money piece, starting at the roots and working your way to the ends.

STEP 04: Use the custom magenta color to create a small vertical color block behind the money piece. Repeat with the custom peach color to create small vertical color block sections in the back, and pull that color down to the ends to create a “melting” effect.

STEP 05: Go back in with the custom magenta color and use your fingers to blend the magenta into the peach to create the sunset color melt.

STEP 06: Let it sit for 10-15 minutes.

STEP 07: Wash, style, and reveal. And most importantly, enjoy the results.

@jessicaphillips_hair has been doing hair for over 16 years, and we were over the moon when she agreed to use oVertone for her client for a mesmerizing hair color style to amp up her look.

“The color looks so much brighter and more vivid now! My client left with shiny, healthy-feeling hair. Nothing is more rewarding than creating somebody’s dream hair for them and watching them react to seeing themselves in a way they always dreamed of.” —@jessicaphillips_hair

As one of the hottest hair trends, sunset hair might seem complex and daunting to execute on your own, but we promise it’s easier than you think. There are several ways to wear this trend, and the melting effect of the colors grants a lot of leeway with plenty of room for customization. After all, no two sunsets ever look exactly the same. Whether you do this at home or call one of your stylist friends to give you a hand, oVertone semi-permanent Coloring Conditioners are the perfect tool to help you get started. For your convenience, follow this step-by-step tutorial with helpful tips for beginners and shade pros for an inspiring sunset look.

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